Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Christmas decorating

Getting a Christmas tree is always an issue in our home... mainly because Michael hates getting the tree holder out and making the tree stand straight and figuring out the lights. Other than that he doesn't have to do ANYTHING!! Big Baby! :) We hit Lowes for an inexpensive tree -- I refused to pay $50 for a tree. When Abraham gets older we'll go and cut one at a farm.. until then, Lowes will do!!

Abraham and I decorated the tree together and he was a great helper. We were making memories for sure! He insisted on putting a good many ornaments on the top of the tree, which meant I had to pick him up to do so. That was great fun for him... as was crawling under the tree to put the heavy ones on the bottom stronger branches.

When we were done he proclaimed, "That is a beautiful tree Mommy!"

Last year, my parents bought us a small tree in memory of Moses. I wanted to do the same thing this year, too. (They got us a beautiful pointsettia this time.) Abraham and I decorated this one for Moses with some smaller ornaments. If you ask Abraham how many trees we have, he'll say TWO - one for Moses and the BIG one for me!!

Moses' Christmas treeChristmas decorating - the pointsettia in the window was from my parents.

Our beautiful Christmas tree -- there is something relaxing about turning off the lights and just looking at the tree! Ahhh...

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A bit about us...

What can I say about me that you might find remotely interesting? I am a wife, momma, daughter, sister, friend and teacher. Michael and I met on line and have been married since 2001. Abraham and Moses came along in 2005 - and were the second biggest blessings of my life.
I teach 3rd graders - this is my 9th year. I truly believe that this is the mission field that God planted me in. I love it... most days! Other days I need a stiff drink! HA!
My family means everything to me. Luckily we live close enough to my family to share many memories with them. We visit GA often to see Michael's family and share time with them too. I long to be the best wife and mother that I can be for Michael and Abraham. I want to impact the world around me and teach Abraham to do the same. I pray that he grows up to be a man of integrity who loves the Lord.